Food Facts for Older Adults: Information on how to Use the Dietary GuidelinesU.S. Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service, 1993 - 68 pages |
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... obesity increases your risk for high blood pres- sure , stroke , high blood cholesterol , and dia- betes and also aggravates arthritis by putting added stress on your joints . Easy Ways To Cut Fat , Saturated Fat , and. 5.
... obesity increases your risk for high blood pres- sure , stroke , high blood cholesterol , and dia- betes and also aggravates arthritis by putting added stress on your joints . Easy Ways To Cut Fat , Saturated Fat , and. 5.
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... added to many foods and beverages , usu- ally as salt . One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,000 milligrams of sodium . The body needs sodium to maintain normal blood vol- ume and for the nerves and muscles . But , pop- ulations with ...
... added to many foods and beverages , usu- ally as salt . One teaspoon of salt contains about 2,000 milligrams of sodium . The body needs sodium to maintain normal blood vol- ume and for the nerves and muscles . But , pop- ulations with ...
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... added salt . These , as well as homemade seasoning blends , can be used to flavor foods without adding sodium . Some Tips on Reducing Sodium in Your Diet : At the Store : .Read labels for information on the sodium content ( see Section ...
... added salt . These , as well as homemade seasoning blends , can be used to flavor foods without adding sodium . Some Tips on Reducing Sodium in Your Diet : At the Store : .Read labels for information on the sodium content ( see Section ...
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... added by the processor . • Adjust your recipes , gradually cutting down on the amount of salt . If some of the ingredients already contain salt , such as canned soup or vegetables , you may not need to add any more salt at all . • Use ...
... added by the processor . • Adjust your recipes , gradually cutting down on the amount of salt . If some of the ingredients already contain salt , such as canned soup or vegetables , you may not need to add any more salt at all . • Use ...
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... added ) Sugars ( added ) These symbols show that fat and added sugars come mostly from fats , oils , and sweets , but can be part of or added to foods from the other food groups as well . Meat , Poultry , Fish , Dry Beans , Eggs ...
... added ) Sugars ( added ) These symbols show that fat and added sugars come mostly from fats , oils , and sweets , but can be part of or added to foods from the other food groups as well . Meat , Poultry , Fish , Dry Beans , Eggs ...
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